Tiff Massey poses with a Cadillac to promote her exhibition about metalsmithing, jewelry and the city’s streets. Detroit Institute of the Arts by Samantha Noël, Wayne State University “7 Mile + Livernois” at the Detroit Institute of Arts celebrates Detroit as a place for Black women to live and create by elevating both the work of the featured artist, Tiff Massey, and the community from which she comes. The exhibition draws...

In a city renowned for its resilience and reinvention, Annette Anderson stands out as a catalyst for change. On city billboards and commercials, a devoted mother, skilled nurse, and ambitious entrepreneur, Anderson has woven her passions into 1st Step Healthcare Training, a transformative hub for healthcare education in Detroit. With the support of Motor City Match, Black Business Alliance and QT Business Solutions she has built more than just...

Dana Frank, shares highlights and lessons learned from entrepreneurial father Gerald Frank and her late uncle, the famed music producer Quincy Jones, whose influences remain an enduring part of her life By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Dana Frank’s new book, Get Up and Get On It! A Black Entrepreneur’s Lessons on Creating Legacy, offers a rich, detailed look into her family’s journey of building generational...

Representative John James has clinched re-election in Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, a race that was fiercely contested and closely followed as a key race in the state. His victory not only reinforces his position as Michigan’s only Black member in the U.S. House of Representatives but also signals a strong endorsement of his legislative agenda and appeal across a district known for its electoral volatility. In a rematch from...

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s decision to appoint Melia Howard as the city’s new Deputy Mayor brings a new chapter for community leadership. Howard steps into this role after years of service as Director of Community Engagement. Her work has consistently placed residents at the center of Detroit’s development efforts. With Todd Bettison now moving to serve as Interim Police Chief, Howard assumes the Deputy Mayor position as the second...